Kerry likens Kim Jong Un to Saddam Hussein
Washington – United States Secretary John Kerry has said that the purge and execution of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s uncle was similar to the actions taken by slain Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. In an interview with Martha Raddatz of ABC’s for “This Week,” Kerry said Kim’s... read more »
Rooney set to open talks on new Man U contract
London – Wayne Rooney’s representatives are ready to thrash out a bumper new deal with Manchester United, according to reports. According to Metro.co.uk, the England forward’s current contract is due to run out at the end of next season and there was speculation his camp had... read more »
Good mathematicians are made, not born
Washington – Researchers have said that if one wants to be good at all types of math, they need to practice them all, and can’t trust their innate natural talent to do most of the job for them. The researchers tested the math skills of 70 Norwegian fifth graders, aged 10.5 years on average.... read more »
Oscar-Winning actress Joan Fontaine dies at 96
Washington – Joan Fontaine, who won an Oscar for her role in Alfred Hitchcock-helmed 1940 film ‘Suspicion’, has passed away due to undisclosed reasons. She was 96. According to People Magazine, the Hollywood star died on Sunday at her northern California house. Apart from starring in... read more »
Rajya Sabha to take up Lokpal bill tomorrow
The Lokpal bill will come up in Rajya Sabha on Friday and is a “priority” for the government, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath said on Wednesday. “Our priority is Lokpal... read more »
After ethnicwear, India offers stylish resortwear: Pria Kataaria Puri
By Nivedita Mumbai – The Indian fashion industry offers ethnicwear predominantly, but it is also fast becoming a hub for stylish resortwear, says designer Pria Kataaria Puri, who... read more »
Frame new law if disappointed over SC gay sex verdict: BJP
New Delhi – The Bharatiya Janata Party Thursday refrained from taking sides on the Supreme Court’s judgment on same gender sex between a! dults, saying the government should... read more »
Chandy’s mass contact gets pat on back from HC
Kochi – The Kerala High Court Thursday made a complimentary observation of Chief Minister Oommen Chandy’s mass contact programme in different districts, at which the grievances... read more »
Sensex closes 245 points down; automobile stocks plunge
Mumbai – A key index of the Indian equities markets Thursday closed 245.80 points or 1.16 percent down, its third consecutive fall this week, as bearish sentiment was observed ahead of the... read more »
